Chungking, Nov. 17, Hearty approval of the improvement. in trade relations between China and Russia is voiced by the "Hsin Hua Jth Pao," oficial organ of the Chinese Communist Party, in leading article today. At the same time the paper bitterly attacks efforts to undermine Sino-Soviet friendship "by agents of the Japanese and 'Wang Ching-wel* 'The paper adds: "Improvement of Sino-Soviet relations will shatter the effects of the rumour offensive,' while improvement of trade relations between the two countries. will nullity the effectiveness of the Japanese naval blockade,"
The "Hsin Hua Jih Pao" expresses confidence that M. Stalin and the Soviet Union will continue to give active assistance to China. Reports of difcuities, between Chungking and Moscow, or between the Kuomintang and the Chinese Communist Party, re absolutely without foundation, it "The Soviet's material assistance to Chungking continues," says the paper, "and while there may be differences in views from time to time between the Kuomintang and the Chinese Communist Party. leadfers, both parties realise that only unity can best serve the interests of the country."—Reuter.
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